78/3 divided by 71/5

78/3 ÷ 71/5
=
130 71
Mixed Number: 1 59/71
Decimal: 1.830986
Percentage: 183.1%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    71/5 becomes 5/71
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    78/3 × 5/71
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    78 × 5 = 390    3 × 71 = 213
  4. 4
    Simplify
    390/213 = 130/71

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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